Clinical Scorecard: Not Quite a Microscope, Not Quite a Scanner, And Pathologists Love It

At a Glance

Key Highlights

• Scanimus offers a hybrid model between traditional microscopy and digital scanning.
• Continuous scanning allows for faster image acquisition but introduces motion blur.
• AI is used to reconstruct sharp images from blurred scans.
• The system is designed to be compact and ergonomic for routine use.
• It allows for personalized workflows based on user interaction.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

• Utilize Scanimus for triage and assistive review of pathology slides.

Management

• Incorporate Scanimus into routine pathology workflows to enhance accessibility.

Monitoring & Follow-up

• Regularly assess the accuracy of AI-generated images against traditional methods.

Risks

• Be cautious of potential inaccuracies in AI reconstruction and ensure validation.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Patients undergoing routine biopsies.

Over 90% of routine biopsies remain undigitized in current systems.

Clinical Best Practices

• Integrate Scanimus into existing workflows to reduce cognitive load on pathologists.
• Provide training on both continuous and stop-and-stare scanning modes.

References

• NPJ Digital Medicine